303(D) List 4/1/2016

Draft 2016 Assessments Removed from Category 5 -303(d) List 4/1/2016

Nottoway River Subbasin Chowan River River Basin

Nottoway River Subbasin Chowan River River Basin Nottoway River Subbasin CHOWAN RIVER From near Riddicksville to Deep Creek

25a2a B;NSW 24.4 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Cadmium (2 µg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Cape Fear River Subbasin Cape Fear River Basin Cape Fear River Subbasin CAPE FEAR RIVER Prohibited area north of Southport Restricted Area and west of ICWW in Cape Fear River 18-(87.5)a SA;HQW 769.2 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Arsenic (10 µg/l, HH, NC) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

CAPE FEAR RIVER From a line across the river between Lilliput Creek and Snows Cut to a line across the river from Walden Creek to the Basin 18-(71)b SC 7,856.7 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Nickel (8.3 µg/l, AL, SW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status 3a Arsenic (10 µg/l, HH, NC) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Deep River Subbasin Cape Fear River Basin

Deep River Subbasin DEEP RIVER From Gabriels Creek to Brush Creek

17-(10.5)d2 C 18.2 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Richland Creek From a point 0.4 mile upstream of Guilford County SR 1154 to Randleman Reservoir, Deep River 17-7-(4) WS-IV;CA:* 1.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Haw River Subbasin Back Creek (Graham-Mebane Rese Quaker Creek Arm of Graham-Mebane Reservoir

16-18-(1.5)b WS-II;HQW,NSW,CA 113.0 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Turbidity (25 NTU, AL, FW acres & The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more SW) accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Big Alamance Creek (Alamance Cr) From Dam at Lake Macintosh to confluence with Stinking Quarter Creek

16-19-(4.5)a WS-V;NSW 5.6 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Benthos Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

HAW RIVER From SR 2426 to Troublesome Creek at US29

16-(1)c1 WS-V;NSW 7.3 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Haw River Subbasin Cape Fear River Basin

Haw River (B. Everett Jordan Lake Robeson Creek Arm of Jordan Reservoir

16-(37.5)b WS-IV,B;NSW,CA 47.0 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1t Turbidity (25 NTU, AL, FW acres & The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more SW) accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Little Alamance Creek (Gant Lake, From source to Big Alamance Creek

16-19-11 WS-V;NSW 12.6 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4b Ecological/biological Integrity Watershed managment plan implementation will result in Benthos (Nar, AL, FW) attainment of water quality standards

Morgan Creek (including the Morg From Chatham County SR 1726 (Durham County SR 1109) to New Hope Creek Arm of New Hope River Arm of B. Everett Jordan Lake 16-41-2-(9.5) WS-IV;NSW,CA 836.2 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4t Turbidity (25 NTU, AL, FW acres & TMDL completed and approved by EPA SW)

New Hope Creek (including New H From a point 0.8 mile downstream of Durham County SR 1107 to confluence with Morgan Creek Arm of New Hope River Arm of B. Everett Jordan Lake 16-41-1-(14) WS-IV;NSW,CA 1,415.7 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4t Turbidity (25 NTU, AL, FW acres & TMDL completed and approved by EPA SW)

North Buffalo Creek From source to Philadelphia Lake

16-11-14-1a1 WS-V;NSW 7.5 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Poor (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

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Haw River Subbasin Cape Fear River Basin

Northeast Creek From Kit Creek to a point 0.5 mile downstream of Panther Creek

16-41-1-17-(0.7)b2 WS-IV;NSW 3.2 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Reedy Fork (Hardys Mill Pond) From Buffalo Creek to Haw River

16-11-(9)b WS-V;NSW 8.6 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

South Buffalo Creek From US 70 to Buffalo Creek

16-11-14-2c WS-V;NSW 4.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Third Fork Creek From source to a point 2.0 miles upstream of NC Hwy. 54

16-41-1-12-(1) WS-V;NSW 5.2 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Third Fork Creek From a point 2.0 miles upstream of NC HWY. 54 to New Hope Creek

16-41-1-12-(2) WS-IV;NSW 3.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Little River-Cape Fear River Subbasin

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Little River-Cape Fear River Subbasin Cape Fear River Basin

CAPE FEAR RIVER From Lillington water supply intake to Upper Little River

18-(16.7) WS-IV 9.0 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Kenneth Creek From Wake-Harnett County Line to Neils Creek

18-16-1-(2) WS-IV 3.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a pH (6 su, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria 4s Benthos Fair (Nar, AL, FW) Pollutant causing impairment identified. TMDL implementation will result in attainment of water quality standards

Kenneth Creek From Wake-Harnett County Line to Neils Creek

Lick Creek From dam at Olhams Lake to Cape Fear River

18-4-(2) WS-IV 10.3 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a pH (6 su, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

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Little River-Cape Fear River Subbasin Cape Fear River Basin

Ut to Locks Creek From source to Locks Creek

18-28ut3 1.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status 3a Arsenic (10 µg/l, HH, NC) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Ut to Locks Creek From source to Locks Creek

Northeast Cape Fear River Subbasin Northeast Cape Fear River From mouth of Ness Creek to Cape Fear River

18-74-(61) SC;Sw 1.0 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Catawba River Subbasin Catawba River Basin Catawba River Subbasin Irwin Creek From source to Sugar Creek

11-137-1 C 11.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Lead (25 µg/l, AL, NC) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Catawba River Subbasin Catawba River Basin

Irwin Creek From source to Sugar Creek

Twelvemile Creek From source to North Carolina-South Carolina State Line

11-138 C 3.0 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Waxhaw Creek From source to North Carolina-South Carolina State Line

11-139 C 16.3 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Poor (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

West Fork Twelvemile Creek From source to Twelvemile Creeek

11-138-1 C 12.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Poor (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Catawba River Headwaters Subbasin Harper Creek From source to Wilson Creek

11-38-34-14 C;Tr,ORW 9.1 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4t pH (6 su, AL, FW) TMDL completed and approved by EPA

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Catawba River Headwaters Subbasin Catawba River Basin

Shooks Creek From source to Linville River

11-29-22 C;Tr 2.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4t pH (6 su, AL, FW) TMDL completed and approved by EPA

UT to Frankum Creek From source to Frankum Creek

11-38-32-9ut3 0.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4t pH (6 su, AL, FW) TMDL completed and approved by EPA

South Fork of the Catawba River Subbasin Clark Creek From a point 0.9 mile upstream of Walker Creek to South Fork Catawba R. 11-129-5-(9.5) WS-IV 1.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Jacob Fork From Little River to Camp Creek

11-129-2-(4) WS-III;ORW 6.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a pH (6 su, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

French Broad River Subbasin French Broad River Basin French Broad River Subbasin Davidson River From Avery Creek to Olin Corporation Water Supply Dam

6-34-(15.5) WS-V,B;Tr 2.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 4t pH (6 su, AL, FW) TMDL completed and approved by EPA

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French Broad River Subbasin French Broad River Basin

Mills River From River Mile 1.03 to a point 0.5 mile upstream of N.C. Hwy. 191

6-54-(1)b WS-II;Tr,HQW 1.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a pH (6 su, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Nolichucky River Subbasin NOLICHUCKY RIVER From source to North Carolina-Tennessee State Line

7 B 10.0 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

North Toe River From a point 0.2 mile upstream of Pyatt Creek to a point 0.5 mile upstream of U.S. Hwy. 19E 7-2-(21.5) WS-IV;Tr 9.4 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Turbidity (10 NTU, AL, Tr) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Nolichucky River Subbasin French Broad River Basin

South Toe River From source to U.S. Hwy. 19E

7-2-52-(1) B;Tr,ORW 25.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3t pH (6 su, AL, FW) TMDL completed and approved by EPA

Pigeon River Subbasin Richland Creek From Lake Junaluska Dam to Jones Cove Branch

5-16-(16)a C 1.6 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Hiwassee River Subbasin Hiwassee River Basin Hiwassee River Subbasin Martin Creek From source to Hiwassee River

1-49 C 8.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Long Bay-Atlantic Ocean Subbasin Lumber River Basin Long Bay-Atlantic Ocean Subbasin Calabash River From source to North Carolina-South Carolina State Line

15-25-13 SA;HQW 139.9 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Turbidity (25 NTU, AL, FW acres & The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more SW) accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Waccamaw River Subbasin

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Waccamaw River Subbasin Lumber River Basin

WACCAMAW RIVER From SR 1928 to NC 130

15-(1)d C;Sw 8.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a pH (4.3 su, AL, Sw) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Little Tennessee River Subbasin Little Tennessee River Basin Little Tennessee River Subbasin LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER From North Carolina-Georgia State line to the confluence of Mulberry Creek 2-(1)a C 2.1 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Contentnea Creek Subbasin Neuse River Basin Contentnea Creek Subbasin Turkey Creek From Old Middlesex Road to SR 1101

27-86-3-(1)a2 C;NSW 2.0 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Dissolved Oxygen (4 mg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Lower Neuse River Subbasin Neal Creek From source to South Prong Bay River

27-150-3-1 SC;Sw,NSW 1.3 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3z1 Shellfish Growing Area-Prohibited Flaws in the original analysis of data and information led to (Fecal, SH, SA) assessment being incorrectly listed in Category 5

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Lower Neuse River Subbasin Neuse River Basin

NEUSE RIVER Estuary From Trent River to a line across Neuse River from Johnson Point to McCotter Point (part of upper model segment) 27-(96)b2 SC;Sw,NSW 3,473.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (3 µg/l, AL, SW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

South Prong Bay River From source to Bay River

27-150-3 SC;Sw,NSW 27.4 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3z1 Shellfish Growing Area-Prohibited Flaws in the original analysis of data and information led to (Fecal, SH, SA) assessment being incorrectly listed in Category 5

Upper Neuse River Subbasin Eno River From source to a point 0.4 mile upstream of Dry Run

27-2-(1) WS-II;HQW,NSW 2.2 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Benthos Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Mill Creek (Moorewood Pond) From source to Stone Creek

27-52-(1)b C;NSW 11.3 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Dissolved Oxygen (4 mg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

NEUSE RIVER From Crabtree Creek to Auburn Knightdale Road

27-(22.5)c C;NSW 3.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Upper Neuse River Subbasin Neuse River Basin

NEUSE RIVER From a point 0.5 miles upstream of Richardson Bridge Road/SR 1201 to Johnston County's intake at Richardson Bridge Road/SR 1201 27-(49.75) WS-IV;NSW,CA 0.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

NEUSE RIVER From mouth of Beddingfield Creek to a point 0.2 mile downstream of Johnston County SR 1700 27-(36) WS-V;NSW 4.3 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

NEUSE RIVER From a point 0.2 mile downstream of Johnston County SR 1700 to point 1.4 mile downstream of Johnston County SR 1908 27-(38.5) WS-IV;NSW 9.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Flaws in the original analysis of data and information led to assessment being incorrectly listed in Category 5

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Upper Neuse River Subbasin Neuse River Basin

Walnut Creek From UT 0.6 miles west of I-440 to Neuse River

27-34-(4)b C;NSW 3.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Upper New River Subbasin New River Basin Upper New River Subbasin Crab Creek From source to Little River

10-9-12 C;Tr 7.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Naked Creek From 0.4 miles above Jefferson WWTP to Little Naked Creek

10-1-32b1 C:+ 1.4 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Naked Creek From Little Naked Creek to South Fork New River

10-1-32b2 C:+ 1.1 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

South Fork New River From 0.1 mile downstream Hunting Lane to US Hwy.221/421

10-1-(3.5)b C:+ 5.1 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Benthos Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Albemarle Sound Subbasin Pasquotank River Basin Albemarle Sound Subbasin

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Albemarle Sound Subbasin Pasquotank River Basin

Currituck Sound From source to Wright Memorial Bridge at Albemarle Sound

30-1a1 SC 69,301.2 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Enterrococcus (GM 35, REC, SW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more 5n30 accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Pasquotank River From a line across River from Hospital Point to Cobb Point to a line across River from Miller Point to Pool Point 30-3-(12) SB 9,185.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a pH (6.8 su, AL, SW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Dan River Subbasin Roanoke River Basin Dan River Subbasin Marlowe Creek From Mithcell Creek to Storys Creek

22-58-12-6b C 4.5 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Dan River Headwaters Subbasin Smith River From North Carolina-Virginia State Line to a point 0.8 mile downstream of Rockingham County SR 1714 (Aiken Road) 22-40-(1) WS-IV 2.8 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Lake Gaston-Roanoke River Subbasin

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Lake Gaston-Roanoke River Subbasin Roanoke River Basin

Smith Creek From SR1208 to North Carolina-Virginia State Line

23-10c C 3.0 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Fish Community Fair (Nar, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Pamlico River Subbasin Tar-Pamlico River Basin Pamlico River Subbasin Chocowinity Bay From a line across the Bay from the upstream mouth of Cedar Creek to the upstream mouth of Silas Creek to Pamlico River 29-6-(5) SB;NSW 503.2 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (3 µg/l, AL, SW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

PAMLICO RIVER From a line across Pamlico River from Cousin Point to Hickory Point to a line across Pamlico River from Roos Point to Persimmon Tree Point 29-(27) SA;HQW,NSW 33,766.4 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (3 µg/l, AL, SW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Pantego Creek From U.S. Hwy. 264 at Pantego to Pungo River

29-34-34-(2) SC;NSW 952.4 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Chlorophyll a (40 µg/l, AL, NC) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Pungo Creek From source to Pungo River

29-34-35 SC;NSW 1,701.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Chlorophyll a (40 µg/l, AL, NC) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Pamlico Sound Subbasin

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Pamlico Sound Subbasin Tar-Pamlico River Basin

Swanquarter Bay DEH closed area west of Swanquarter

29-49a SA;ORW 136.2 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Enterrococcus (GM 35, REC, SW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more 5n30 accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Tar River Headwaters Subbasin Stony Creek (Boddies Millpond) From Lassiters Creek to Tar River

28-68b C;NSW 5.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Dissolved Oxygen (4 mg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Subbasin White Oak River Basin Subbasin Ditch to Broad Creek Drainage network to Broad Creek

21-35-7-10-4ut1 1.2 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (3 µg/l, AL, SW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

New River Subbasin Masonboro Sound ORW Area West of ICWW- two northern Approved Areas

18-87-25.7c1 SA;ORW S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Shellfish Growing Area- The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more Conditionally Approved Closed accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

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New River Subbasin White Oak River Basin

Middle Sound Waters on north side of ICWW from Lees Cut to 0.2 miles west of Howe Creek. 18-87-21c1 SA;ORW 32.1 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Shellfish Growing Area- The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more Conditionally Approved Open accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Topsail Sound Sound south of ICWW and east of NC50 Approved Shellfish Growing Area 18-87-10a2a SA;HQW S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Shellfish Growing Area- The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more Conditionally Approved Open accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Wilson Bay Entire Bay

19-14 SC;HQW,NSW 108.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Pamlico Sound Subbasin Broad Creek (Nelson Bay) From source to Nelson Bay

21-35-7-10-4 SC 40.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (3 µg/l, AL, SW) Flaws in the original analysis of data and information led to assessment being incorrectly listed in Category 5

White Oak River Subbasin Calico Creek From Ut on south side of creek 0.35 miles west of SR1176 bridge to Newport River 21-32b SC;HQW 103.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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White Oak River Subbasin White Oak River Basin

Intracoastal Waterway From the northeast mouth of Goose Creek to the southwest mouth of Queen Creek 19-41-(14.5)a SA;ORW 108.4 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Enterrococcus (GM 35, REC, SW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more 5n30 accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

North River From DEH closure line south of Crabbing Creek to Back Sound excluding DEH conditionally approved closed and closed areas between Davis Bay and North River Marsh 21-35-1b4 SA;HQW 5,898.1 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Turbidity (50 NTU, AL, FW miles) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

White Oak River Restricted Area That portion of White Oak River within an area bounded by a line running in an easterly direction from a point below Foster Creek to east end of Swansboro Bridge (N.C. Hwy. 24) 20-32 SC 267.6 S Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Enterrococcus (GM 35, REC, SW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more 5n30 accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Rocky River Subbasin Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin Rocky River Subbasin Beaverdam Creek From source to Lanes Creek

13-17-40-11 WS-V 12.1 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Rocky River Subbasin Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

Irish Buffalo Creek From Kannapolis Water Supply Dam to Rocky River

13-17-9-(2) C 16.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Mallard Creek From source to mouth of 0.2 miles downstream of Stoney Creek

13-17-5a C 13.4 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Richardson Creek From Watson Creek to Salem Creek

13-17-36-(5)a2 C 4.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Rocky River From Anderson Creek to Lanes Creek

13-17c3 C 34.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Rocky River From Hamby Branch to Anderson Creek

13-17c2 C 5.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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Rocky River Subbasin Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

Rocky River From the Lanes Creek to the Pee Dee River

13-17d C 11.5 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Rocky River From Anderson Creek to Lanes Creek

South Yadkin River Subbasin Bear Creek From a point 0.2 mile downstream of U.S. Hwy. 64 to South Yadkin River

12-108-18-(3) WS-IV 8.6 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Yadkin River Subbasin YADKIN RIVER (including lower por From a point 0.6 mile upstream of dam of High Rock Lake to High Rock Dam 12-(124.5)a WS-IV,B;CA 10.8 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Chlorophyll a (40 µg/l, AL, NC) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

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Yadkin River Subbasin Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

YADKIN RIVER (including lower por Lower Abbots Creek Arm Above NC 8

12-(114)b2 WS-IV,B 859.0 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Chlorophyll a (40 µg/l, AL, NC) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

YADKIN RIVER (including lower por From a line across High Rock lake from the downstream side of mouth of Crane Creek to Second Creek Arm of High Rock Lake 12-(114)a WS-IV,B 478.1 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Turbidity (25 NTU, AL, FW acres & The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more SW) accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

YADKIN RIVER (including Tuckerto From the mouth of Cabin Creek to Badin Lake

12-(124.5)c1 WS-IV,B;CA 7,937.8 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 pH (9.0, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

YADKIN RIVER (including upper po From mouth of Grants Creek to Buck Steam Statio

12-(108.5)b1 WS-V 487.9 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 1 Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

YADKIN RIVER (including upper po From Buck Steam Plant to a line across High Rock Lake at the downstream side Swearing Creek Arm 12-(108.5)b2 WS-V 2,927.9 FW Acres New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Chlorophyll a (40 µg/l, AL, NC) The assessment and interpretation of more recent or more accurate data in the record demonstrate the parameter of interest is meeting criteria

Yadkin River Headwaters Subbasin

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Yadkin River Headwaters Subbasin Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

Muddy Creek From Silas Creek to SR 2995

12-94-(0.5)b2b C 3.0 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Salem Creek (Middle Fork Muddy From Burke Creek to SR1120

12-94-12-(4)b C 1.9 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Salem Creek (Middle Fork Muddy From SR1120 to Muddy Creek

12-94-12-(4)c C 2.6 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

Salem Creek (Middle Fork Muddy From Burke Creek to SR1120

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Yadkin River Headwaters Subbasin Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

YADKIN RIVER From Reddies River to Mulberry Creek

12-(38)b C 3.3 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Copper (7 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

YADKIN RIVER From a point 0.2 mile upstream of Big Bugaboo Creek to a point 0.9 mile upstream of mouth of Elkin Creek (River) 12-(47.5) WS-IV 9.7 FW Miles New IRC 2014 Category 5 Parameter Justification for removing assessment from the 2016 303(d) 3a Zinc (50 µg/l, AL, FW) Previous listing in Category 5 was inconsistent with the assessment methodology. Available data insufficient to determine attainment status

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